The Ithacan

The Ithaca College Board of Trustees held an open conversation session Feb. 15 to get feedback from the community.

Those community members who have been at the college longer than four years will think of frustrations that had been building for much longer.

The Office of Residential Life is considering creating a sophomore residential program similar to the First-Year Residential Experience, the residential community program that is mandatory for all incoming freshmen.

Despite the multitude of issues plaguing the college, Rochon has given the impression that he remains oblivious to the current campus climate.

Among the seven schools in the college’s peer group that release data on faculty diversity, the Ithaca College ranks last.

“There was a golden era of sustainability on this campus, and we’re not in it anymore,” he said.

Ithaca College’s “IC 20/20” strategic plan will wrap up in Spring 2017, allowing the next president of the college to implement their own larger vision for the college.

The college cannot let the Honors Program dwindle, as it would be yet another administrative failure during President Tom Rochon’s tenure at the college.

The Ithaca College Office of Civic Engagement is currently “on hold” pending the selection of a new executive director.

Ithaca College’s senior leadership has seen a significant number of administrative departures, leaving the college with uncertainty about what will be accomplished throughout the remainder of his tenure.

News Editor Sophia Tulp and Assistant News Editor Grace Elletson spoke with Linda Petrosino, who assumed the role as interim provost once before in 2014, to discuss her role, initiatives that will be continued this year and an idea of the leadership strategy for the college.

Meaningful engagement with the diverse community that surrounds Ithaca College could be one way that the college enhances the education of its students.